Senior Robot Process Engineer

Now Hiring: Senior Robot Process Engineer Location: Auburn Hills / Lake Orion, MI Travel: Up to 35% (U.S., Mexico & Canada) Worksite: 100% Onsite (flexible start 7–9 AM) Contract: 12+ Months (with Permanent Hire Opportunity) Compensation: Competitive Pay + OT & Travel Pay + Benefits (Medical, Dental, PTO, Holiday Pay) Are you a hands-on robotics expert ready to drive industry-leading automation projects? We’re seeking a Senior Robot Process Engineer with deep expertise in FANUC robotics and advanced dispensing solutions. You’ll play a critical role managing projects from concept to implementation—optimizing performance, mentoring team members, and integrating cutting-edge vision technology. What You’ll Do: Lead and execute complex robotics projects in automotive manufacturing environments (GM, Ford) Own project budgets, timelines, task lists, and deliverables Select robot models and options best suited to each application Develop offline programs (OLP), teach TCPs, Frames, Loads, and configure DCS safety settings Set up robot I/O, including end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and communication interfaces Integrate and configure various dispensing equipment and 3rd party software Develop and validate process simulations—internal and external Implement cycle time improvements and robot path optimization Mentor and support junior engineers What You’ll Bring: Expert-level FANUC robotics programming Solid experience with VISION systems, especially FANUC 3D and body offsets ABB robot and dispense process experience (preferred) PLC5–5000 and automotive automation knowledge (a plus) Proven ability to write custom programs from scratch and deliver on time Strong manufacturing automation background—especially automotive settings Why Join Us? Long-term contract with permanent hire potential Competitive pay with OT and travel compensation Full benefits: Medical, dental, PTO, paid holidays Ready to advance your career in a high-impact engineering role? Apply now and become a key leader in our robotics team As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.Why Kelly® Engineering? Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.